Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice serves a large attendance area in New York, NY, spanning approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a driving time of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 24.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice's student population of 531 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and critically.
School Rankings
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3190 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice's ranking?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is ranked #3190 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice often compared to?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justiceis often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan/hunter Science High School, Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice?
The graduation rate of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice?
531 students attend High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice offer ?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice part of?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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